Major Flood
9 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding along low lying areas near Buffalo Creek. Most affected areas include Elma Village north of Bowen Road bridge, Blossom Road, Transit Road, and houses in back of 14 Holy Helpers Church near Union Road.
8 ft
Moderate flood, flooding is likely along low lying areas near the Buffalo Creek, especially near Collins Avenue, Elma Town Park, and in some sections of Elma Village north of the Bowen Road bridge.
7 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding is possible along the low lying areas next to Buffalo Creek, especially in the farm fields downstream from Union Road.
6 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1978 | 14.34 ft | 7,900 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1979 | 14.2 ft | 6,150 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 12.3 ft | 8,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo Creek at Gardenville?
The Buffalo Creek at Gardenville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04214500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buffalo Creek at Gardenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo Creek at Gardenville is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buffalo Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Buffalo Creek at Gardenville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Buffalo Creek at Gardenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, New York at coordinates 42.8547°N, 78.7553°W. USGS site number: 04214500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.